Illustrious-Quiet442 t1_iyda4jk wrote on November 30, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Reply to comment by RallyX26 in LPT: If you live in an apartment, don't just change your locks. Find a locksmith that can sell you a "key control" lockset. This means that only authorized people can make copies. Apartments will make multiple copies of your keys if they can. by [deleted]

I'd suggest that you check your lease- in many cases it is a violation to change the locks without consent from the landlord (and providing them a key). The main reason that landlords/property management companies require access is in case of a physical emergency- say a fire or flood, and if they cannot access the apartment it is very likely that YOU would be responsible for the damages to the apartment and building.

I'd also like to add....most property management companies have their own key-cutting machines, so realistically the "Do Not Duplicate" mark would not make one bit of difference.